This week's pick is Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James (I know it's already been released, but I haven't managed to get my hands on a copy yet).
Three versions of the cover, because I can't decide which one I like best:
Description from Amazon:
"An international sensation that The Wall Street Journal called a “publishing phenomenon,” this layered, poignant, and chilling novel of psychological suspense is the year’s most stunning American fiction debut. From its wrenching opening to its shocking climax, Beautiful Malice unfolds a haunting story in which people, motives, and circumstances are never what they seem.
Who is Katherine Patterson? It is a question she hopes no one can answer. To erase her past, Katherine has moved to a new city, enrolled in a new school, and even changed her name. She’s done the next best thing to disappearing altogether. Now, wary and alone, she seeks nothing more than anonymity. What she finds instead is the last thing she expected: a friend.
Even more unlikely, Katherine’s new friend is the most popular and magnetic girl in school. Extroverted, gorgeous, flirtatious, and unpredictable, she is everything that Katherine is not and doesn’t want to be: the center of attention. Yet Alice’s enthusiasm is infectious, her candor sometimes unsettling, and Katherine, in spite of her guarded caution, finds herself drawn into Alice’s private circle.
But Alice has secrets, too—darker than anyone can begin to imagine. And when she lets her guard down at last, Katherine discovers the darkest of them all. For there will be no escaping the past for Katherine Patterson—only a descent into a trap far more sinister . . . and infinitely more seductive."
It's supposed to be dark, gritty and powerful, and I often gravitate towards books with some kind of psychological element to them. Hope it lives up to all the buzz it's generated!
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Boy, do I love the peach cover! I'd get it for that alone. Thanks for reminding me about this.
ReplyDeleteOh this sounds like a great read. I'm always drawn to books that are described as being dark. Definitely intrigued. Thanks for the recommend :D
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I think I like the last one the best. I have not yet gotten this either,but definitely hope to soon. Great pick!
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I love all three of those covers---I think the peach one is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI like the middle cover.
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Ooh how fun that you shared all the covers! Nice pick. My WOW is at The Crowded Leaf.
ReplyDeleteSounds creepy and tense. I'm not sure it's for me, but I love the title and cover artwork (all of them). Nice pick!
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Hmm, my favourite of the covers is probably the last one. Sounds like an intriguing book, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a good book! Can't wait! :]
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Thanks for posting all three covers - so different but I think I like #3 the best. Hope you enjoy the book!
ReplyDeleteLooks intriguing...hope you enjoy it.
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I *just* got this book and I cannot wait to start reading it!
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I LOVED this. You really need to get a copy ASAP because it's so good! As for the covers, the orange one is the one I have and it's lovely although I like the middle one, too!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting and intense read. I was not too sure about it initially but you've convinced me to give it a try.
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ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I actually have a copy of this one waiting to be read. I have the pinkish red cover, but like the one with the girl and shattered glass :)
ReplyDeleteThat second cover is incredible! Love the pick :)
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Ooo I like the second cover. Great pick!
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I've read Beautiful Malice and absolutely loved it! I hope you do too, it's a really awesome book!
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